Nancy Pelosi, the Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives, mingles before the start of the 102nd San Francisco Symphony Gala in San Francisco Calif. on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013.

Nancy Pelosi, the Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives, mingles before the start of the 102nd San Francisco Symphony Gala in San Francisco Calif. on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013.

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Michael Tilson Thomas, the music director of the San Francisco Symphony, greets Bonnie Raitt, blues singer-songwriter, at the 102nd San Francisco Symphony Gala in San Francisco Calif. on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013.

Michael Tilson Thomas, the music director of the San Francisco Symphony, greets Bonnie Raitt, blues singer-songwriter, at the 102nd San Francisco Symphony Gala in San Francisco Calif. on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013.

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Ann Fisher (left) chats with Norah Stone (right) during the cocktail hour of the 102nd San Francisco Symphony Gala in San Francisco Calif. on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013.

Ann Fisher (left) chats with Norah Stone (right) during the cocktail hour of the 102nd San Francisco Symphony Gala in San Francisco Calif. on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013.

Carl Pascarella (right) whispers something to Gala Chairwoman Gorretti Lui (left) as they make their way in to enjoy the performance at the 102nd San Francisco Symphony Gala in San Francisco Calif. on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013. less

Carl Pascarella (right) whispers something to Gala Chairwoman Gorretti Lui (left) as they make their way in to enjoy the performance at the 102nd San Francisco Symphony Gala in San Francisco Calif. on Tuesday, ... more

David Kiyokawa checks his phone while waiting for a friend at the 102nd Symphony gala opening night at Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco, Calif. on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013.

David Kiyokawa checks his phone while waiting for a friend at the 102nd Symphony gala opening night at Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco, Calif. on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013.

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Former United States Secretary of State George P. Shultz wears an Uncle Sam-themed pin at the 102nd Symphony gala opening night at Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco, Calif. on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013.

Former United States Secretary of State George P. Shultz wears an Uncle Sam-themed pin at the 102nd Symphony gala opening night at Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco, Calif. on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013.

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John and Lisa Grotts check in at the 102nd Symphony gala opening night at Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco, Calif. on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013.

John and Lisa Grotts check in at the 102nd Symphony gala opening night at Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco, Calif. on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013.

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Karen Cundiff fans herself during the intermission of the performance at the 102nd San Francisco Symphony Gala in San Francisco Calif. on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013. Michael Tilson Thomas led the orchestra in Gershwin's An American in Paris and Antheil's Jazz Symphony. Audra McDonald joined the orchestra to perform selections from the American Songbook. less

Karen Cundiff fans herself during the intermission of the performance at the 102nd San Francisco Symphony Gala in San Francisco Calif. on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013. Michael Tilson Thomas led the orchestra in ... more

A waiter carries a tray of food during the 102nd Symphony gala opening night at Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco, Calif. on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013.

A waiter carries a tray of food during the 102nd Symphony gala opening night at Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco, Calif. on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013.

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U.S. House minority leader Nancy Pelosi is pictured at the 102nd Symphony gala opening night at Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco, Calif. on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013.

U.S. House minority leader Nancy Pelosi is pictured at the 102nd Symphony gala opening night at Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco, Calif. on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013.

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Toby Kahn, of Berkeley, holds his film camera at the 102nd Symphony gala opening night at Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco, Calif. on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013.

Toby Kahn, of Berkeley, holds his film camera at the 102nd Symphony gala opening night at Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco, Calif. on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013.

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Daniel Diaz (left) and Deepa Pakianathan (right) make their way back into the performance hall at Davies Symphony Hall during the 102nd San Francisco Symphony Gala in San Francisco Calif. on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013. Michael Tilson Thomas led the orchestra in Gershwin's An American in Paris and Antheil's Jazz Symphony. Audra McDonald joined the orchestra to perform selections from the American Songbook. less

Daniel Diaz (left) and Deepa Pakianathan (right) make their way back into the performance hall at Davies Symphony Hall during the 102nd San Francisco Symphony Gala in San Francisco Calif. on Tuesday, Sept. 3, ... more

Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown is seen at the 102nd Symphony gala opening night at Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco, Calif. on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013.

Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown is seen at the 102nd Symphony gala opening night at Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco, Calif. on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013.

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Sharon Higgins and Stacy Lucier chat during the intermission of performance at the 102nd San Francisco Symphony Gala in San Francisco Calif. on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013. Michael Tilson Thomas led the orchestra in Gershwin's An American in Paris and Antheil's Jazz Symphony. Audra McDonald joined the orchestra to perform selections from the American Songbook. less

Sharon Higgins and Stacy Lucier chat during the intermission of performance at the 102nd San Francisco Symphony Gala in San Francisco Calif. on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013. Michael Tilson Thomas led the orchestra ... more

Lobster salad is the first course served at the 102nd San Francisco Symphony Gala at Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco Calif. on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013.

Lobster salad is the first course served at the 102nd San Francisco Symphony Gala at Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco Calif. on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013.

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San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee raises a glass to toast with his dining companions during the 102nd San Francisco Symphony Gala in San Francisco Calif. on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013. After dinner Michael Tilson Thomas led the orchestra in Gershwin's An American in Paris and Antheil's Jazz Symphony. Audra McDonald joined the orchestra to perform selections from the American Songbook. less

San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee raises a glass to toast with his dining companions during the 102nd San Francisco Symphony Gala in San Francisco Calif. on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013. After dinner Michael Tilson Thomas ... more

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Irene Johannsmeier, of Belvedere, waits for her husband in the lobby during the 102nd Symphony gala opening night at Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco, Calif. on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013.

Irene Johannsmeier, of Belvedere, waits for her husband in the lobby during the 102nd Symphony gala opening night at Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco, Calif. on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013.

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Attendees of the 102nd San Francisco Symphony Gala make their way from cocktail hour into Davies Symphony hall for the start of the performance in San Francisco Calif. on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013. Michael Tilson Thomas led the orchestra in Gershwin's An American in Paris and Antheil's Jazz Symphony. Audra McDonald joined the orchestra to perform selections from the American Songbook. less

Attendees of the 102nd San Francisco Symphony Gala make their way from cocktail hour into Davies Symphony hall for the start of the performance in San Francisco Calif. on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013. Michael Tilson ... more

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Evelina Boyd dance with Alan Manuel at the Gala After-Party at Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco, Calif. on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013.

Evelina Boyd dance with Alan Manuel at the Gala After-Party at Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco, Calif. on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013.

Maria-Christina Stewart and Daniel Chen are seen on the dance floor during the after-party of the 102nd San Francisco Symphony Gala in San Francisco Calif. on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013. In addition to live music and DJs the after-party included various carnival type snacks such as popcorn, cotton candy and pretzels. less

Maria-Christina Stewart and Daniel Chen are seen on the dance floor during the after-party of the 102nd San Francisco Symphony Gala in San Francisco Calif. on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013. In addition to live music ... more

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Megan Kurashige and Lauren Ghallager (left to right) dance to Michael Jackson during the after-party of the 102nd San Francisco Symphony Gala in San Francisco Calif. on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013. It was their first time attending the event. less

Megan Kurashige and Lauren Ghallager (left to right) dance to Michael Jackson during the after-party of the 102nd San Francisco Symphony Gala in San Francisco Calif. on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013. It was their ... more

Joe Corning gets low to the music with friends during the after-party of the 102nd San Francisco Symphony Gala in San Francisco Calif. on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013. The after-party lasted till midnight entertaining guests with a live band, DJs and snacks. less

Joe Corning gets low to the music with friends during the after-party of the 102nd San Francisco Symphony Gala in San Francisco Calif. on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013. The after-party lasted till midnight ... more

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Mirza Alam claps his hands in the air to the music during the after-party of the 102nd San Francisco Symphony Gala in San Francisco Calif. on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013. The after-party started just after the musical performances and lasted till midnight. less

Mirza Alam claps his hands in the air to the music during the after-party of the 102nd San Francisco Symphony Gala in San Francisco Calif. on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013. The after-party started just after the ... more

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